Ford Foundation · 22 hours ago
Investment Analyst
New York, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expThe Ford Foundation is a prominent organization dedicated to social justice and equity, and they are seeking an Investment Analyst to join their Private Markets team. This role involves sourcing, analyzing, and managing investment manager relationships for the Foundation’s portfolio of private investments, which includes private equity, natural resources, and real estate investments.
Non Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare quarterly investment performance reporting
Review and verify other regular quarterly reporting, including cash flow analyses and attribution reports
Create, analyze, and present portfolio-level and market/benchmark-level research analytics for the Privates team and Chief Investment Officer
Attend and summarize (in written form) meetings with investment managers
Formulate and defend opinions on potential new investments
Create slides for Investment Committee meetings
Lead the relationship between Ford Foundation and PE service providers (Pitchbook and Burgiss)
Act as liaison between the Private investment team and Finance department
Maintain the Privates web portal
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, engineering or a related field plus a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Strong analytical skills and highly detail-oriented nature
Demonstrated passion for investing
Superior quantitative skills and technology proficiency, including advanced Excel and intermediate/advanced Powerpoint skills
Team orientation and collaborative work style
Strong time management skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with intermediate investment management concepts, including: performance measurement and attribution, risk measurement and management, and understanding of capital markets and diverse investment strategies
Some experience evaluating investments from an institutional and/or long-term perspective
Willingness to be based in New York City and work in the office 3 days per week
Preferred
Progress toward a CFA is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first day
Generous time off, including personal, vacation, sick, extended holiday time off, and wellness days
Generous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities
Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence
Company
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization with a mission to advance human welfare.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michele Moore
Vice President & Chief Communications Officer
Sarita Gupta
Vice President of U.S. Programs
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